About us

Hayden Wrecking is a full-service demolition, dismantling, and asset recovery company with the people, equipment and expertise to tackle every type of project including the most complex and demanding in an expedient, safe and cost-effective manner with the highest quality results. We are headquartered in the metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri area and have completed projects for customers throughout the continental US for over 70 years.

William R. HaydenFounder

Ronald K. Hayden2nd Generation Owner

Brian HaydenOwner

Benjamin HaydenOwner

Nick HaydenOwner

Our Company History

After returning from service in World War II, William R. Hayden founded Hayden Lumber & Wrecking in 1945. In the early 1970s, Ronald K. Hayden took the helm of the company and started to provide the demolition and dismantling services for the commercial and industrial sectors which became the foundation for Hayden Wrecking. Today, the tradition and reputation of personalized service and quality workmanship that our clients rely upon continues under the leadership of Ben, Brian, and Nick Hayden.

The Art of Dismantling...Where Precision Meets Passion.

Our Services

Hayden Wrecking provides all types of turnkey industrial dismantling, partial and complete demolition, remediation, and abatement management. Our decades of industrial experience allows our clients complete confidence in a safe, clean and efficient project, from projects as small as piping removal to decommissioning and dismantling of manufacturing facilities.

Industrial Services

Hayden Wrecking provides all types of industrial demolition and dismantling services from small piping removals to department isolation and complete plant decommissioning. Our decades of industrial experience give our clients complete confidence in knowing their project will be completed safely, efficiently and professionally.

Demolition Services

Hayden Wrecking provides both complete and selective demolition services. Our complete demolition services includes all types of structures from 1 story buildings to multi-story high rises. Selective demolition services includes the removal of interior finishes, mechanical systems as well as structural components.

Recycling/Scrap Services

Hayden Wrecking takes every opportunity to recycle whenever feasible. We can turn normally landfill debris such as broken concrete into usable materials such as backfill. Our methods of demolition and dismantling results in maximizing value for usable materials and minimizing disposal costs for a project.

Asset Recovery

Hayden Wrecking provides maximum value for equipment and assets generated from our dismantling projects. We can provide a return for idle equipment and surplus equipment. Our methods of demolition and dismantling results in maximizing value for used equipment and assets.

Turnkey Services

Hayden Wrecking provides turnkey solutions to achieve client’s goals for projects. We can provide services such as environmental assessment, decommissioning, abatement, remediation and site restoration. We can partner with or manage other specialty contractors to provide a seamless project for clients.

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At Hayden Wrecking, we have an impeccable safety record while working in an environment that is continually changing. The success of our safety performance is a result of our commitment to training, up-to-date equipment, and most importantly, the long-term experience of our personnel.

Our customers expect projects to be completed with zero incident or accidents of any kind. Many implement stringent requirements before any work can begin, such as maintaining an EMR below 1.00 as well as becoming pre-qualified through third party safety qualifying companies such as BROWZ, PICS, and ISNetworld.